At the same time she launched her candidacy, Brady reported raising $55,000 for her campaign, including a $10,000 loan from herself. She also reported several other donations related to the business, including $10,000 from fellow New Seasons founder Stan Amy and $2,500 from Elinor Newman, co-founder of Newman's Own Organic and the daughter of the late actor Paul Newman. Another $2,500 came from Michael Funk, Chairman of United Natural Foods, a distributor that does business with New Seasons.

There's more, but you get the idea. This, of course, is not surprising. Politicians raising money always start with the people they know.